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Title: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on 07/12/2015, 10:01 PM
Shocked. Just so shocked and saddened by this news.

http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412 (http://kotaku.com/nintendos-president-has-passed-away-1717386412)
Title: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: sirhcman on 07/12/2015, 10:20 PM
Sad :(

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-passes-away-55-005119204.html (https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/nintendo-president-satoru-iwata-passes-away-55-005119204.html)
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Duo_R on 07/12/2015, 11:02 PM
It's too bad, and it's a bummer that people didn't like the Digital Event.

I know it wasn't popular but my kids absolutely loved it, and maybe that was the target audience.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: PukeSter on 07/12/2015, 11:13 PM
Big changes are happening at Nintendo, but nobody expected one of this magnitude.

Great man, his Kirby games were my childhood. Adventure and Dream Land are still dope.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: ClodBusted on 07/13/2015, 02:49 AM
Oh man, that's too bad.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: TR0N on 07/13/2015, 03:13 AM
Shocking to say at least.It's not a good time for nintendo with how the wii-u has had sluggish sales and all.He was criticize for how he ran the company but i thought he did a ok job.First time i heard about it,i thought it was a joke until i read about it myself.I guess they didn't want to freak out the shareholders so the matter was kept private.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Digi.k on 07/13/2015, 04:09 AM
Just woke up to this.  Sad news.  RIP Satoru Iwata
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: ClodBusted on 07/13/2015, 04:38 AM
EDIT: Threads were merged, thanks to Necro.
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on 07/13/2015, 10:56 AM
That sucks, RIP dude. I wonder who is next in line to steer Nintendo now?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 07/13/2015, 11:55 AM
Bummer, especially for a not-all-that-old guy.

Quote from: guest on 07/13/2015, 04:38 AMLook, there's another thread at console chat
Not any more.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: o.pwuaioc on 07/13/2015, 04:52 PM
This post at Racketboy blows my mind: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285 (http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285)
Title: Re: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
Post by: Dicer on 07/13/2015, 05:01 PM
Quote from: Duo_R on 07/12/2015, 11:02 PMIt's too bad, and it's a bummer that people didn't like the Digital Event.

I know it wasn't popular but my kids absolutely loved it, and maybe that was the target audience.
Considering the state of his health looking back the event was done this way for a reason.

He was an amazing person, and the most likable head of any company, period. The quote of him being a ceo on his card, a delveloper in his mind, and a gamer in his heart, well that just says it all really.

He will be sorely missed, the Iwata asks and Nintendo Directs were great, and I hope at least the latter continues in some form.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on 07/13/2015, 05:07 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2015, 04:52 PMThis post at Racketboy blows my mind: http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285 (http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=992285#p992285)
That's some serious detective work.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 07/13/2015, 05:10 PM
Seriously disturbing detective work.  Digging into someone's medical history just to know what may or may not have killed him is creepy as hell.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Arkhan Asylum on 07/13/2015, 05:16 PM
Can't wait to see the prices of his games (Earthbound, Kirby) skyrocket.  Nothing like dumbass round eye cashing in on a dead guy.

Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Opethian on 07/13/2015, 06:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WOCUzW1.gif)
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on 07/13/2015, 08:45 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2015, 05:16 PMCan't wait to see the prices of his games (Earthbound, Kirby) skyrocket.  Nothing like dumbass round eye cashing in on a dead guy.
I don't even want to think about it. Makes my blood pressure skyrocket
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2015, 12:31 AM
And then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store (http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store)
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: o.pwuaioc on 07/14/2015, 01:24 AM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2015, 12:31 AMAnd then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store (http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store)
Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Nazi NecroPhile on 07/14/2015, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 07/14/2015, 01:24 AMAnybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
"amiibos give you cancer!"




Too soon?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: xcrement5x on 07/14/2015, 11:50 AM
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/14/2015, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 07/14/2015, 01:24 AMAnybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
"amiibos give you cancer!"




Too soon?
I'm sure some sure troll has already beat you to it.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/14/2015, 01:24 AM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2015, 12:31 AMAnd then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store (http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store)
Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
Yes! Write, "There are some men whose kindness can be seen emanating from through their eyes at all times. Mr. Iwata is such a man. I thank the universe for allowing him to live amongst us and allowing him to share his kindness and talents with everyone on Earth. -Matt Turner"

Too corny?
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2015, 02:14 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/14/2015, 01:24 AM
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2015, 12:31 AMAnd then there is this:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store (http://www.polygon.com/2015/7/13/8954863/satoru-iwata-memorial-nintendo-world-store)
Anybody want me to write something in that book if they still have it around tomorrow?
Yes! Write, "There are some men whose kindness can be seen emanating from through their eyes at all times. Mr. Iwata is such a man. I thank the universe for allowing him to live amongst us and allowing him to share his kindness and talents with everyone on Earth. -Matt Turner"

Too corny?
Mr. Saturn approves.
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: SuperGrafx on 07/14/2015, 09:30 PM
RIP Mr Iwata  :cry:
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on 07/15/2015, 09:15 PM
really sucks to hear the passing of mr. iwata.  may he rest in a better place
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Psycho Punch on 07/17/2015, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PMYes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: esteban on 07/17/2015, 08:02 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PMYes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
JahJjahhahjahahjajajajjajajajjajjajajja!

+10
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: Mathius on 07/17/2015, 08:55 PM
Quote from: esteban on 07/17/2015, 08:02 PM
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PMYes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
JahJjahhahjahahjajajajjajajajjajjajajja!

+10
Hahaha!
Title: Re: Satoru Iwata dead at 55
Post by: o.pwuaioc on 07/18/2015, 12:19 AM
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 07/17/2015, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 07/14/2015, 02:12 PMYes! Write, "OBEY PCE -Tatsujin"
I'll see how many quotes I can add, but that's one for the books.